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Friar Faithful news, rumors

  • Padres provide fireworks on Fourth of July, walk-off Rangers
    • Padres provide fireworks on Fourth of July, walk-off Rangers
    Jake Cronenworth celebrates game-winning hit. | Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images Jake Cronenworth delivers game-winning hit to drive in Jackson Merrill in 10th The San Diego Padres had the bases loaded with one out in the bottom of the 10th inning and Xander Bogaerts cramped up on a first-pitch strike. Bogaerts came out of the game and that gave Bryce Johnson an opportunity to put the...2025
  • Padres dominated by Zack Wheeler, Phillies
    • Padres dominated by Zack Wheeler, Phillies
    Matt Waldron | Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images Matt Waldron allows four runs in first start of 2025 for San Diego The San Diego Padres could not find an answer for Philadelphia Phillies staring pitcher Zack Wheeler and suffered a 4-0 shutout loss at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Monday. The San Diego offense managed just six hits off Wheeler, which included two hits apiece from L...2025
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  • Padres want to close the book on Juan Soto trade, Nats’ young star adds to the story
    • Padres want to close the book on Juan Soto trade, Nats’ young star adds to the story
    Washington Nationals James Wood | Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images Former top prospect, James Wood, went 3-13 with a HR and 6 RBIs in his first series at Petco Park. The San Diego Padres and the Washington Nationals will forever be linked because of the Juan Soto trade. This week’s three-game set did not need more fireworks, as one of the cornerstone pieces from the Nats’ perspective...2025
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  • Padres come from behind to beat Nationals
    • Padres come from behind to beat Nationals
    Martin Maldonado and Robert Suarez | David Frerker-Imagn Images San Diego bullpen works six scoreless innings after Ryan Bergert leaves game in the third San Diego Padres starting pitcher Ryan Bergert was hit by a line drive off the bat of Washington Nationals left fielder Jacob Young. The play knocked Bergert out of the game and forced the San Diego bullpen into action. Ryan Bergert exi...2025
  • The lessons the Padres need to learn from a forgettable road trip
    • The lessons the Padres need to learn from a forgettable road trip
    San Diego Padres Manny Machado | Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images It was a week filled with blown saves, inconsistent hitting with runners in scoring position, and questionable base running. The San Diego Padres got roughed up on their recent two-city, seven-game road trip against two National League division foes, the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Los Angeles Dodgers. They went 2-5 o...2025
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  • Possible Padres 2025 All-Star Game candidates
    • Possible Padres 2025 All-Star Game candidates
    San Diego Padres Manny Machado | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images The Friars have more than few National League roster options It is hard to imagine that we are approaching the halfway point of the 2025 Major League Baseball season. After reaching this milestone, we push towards the All-Star break. Online voting has begun, and there are many deserving candidates to choose from. The Friar Faithful i...2025

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Friar Faithful injury and suspension

  • Identifying Padres’ potential trade deadline needs
    • Identifying Padres’ potential trade deadline needs
    San Diego Padres A.J. Preller | Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images A.J. Preller is making a list and checking it twice Playing well above the .500 mark, the San Diego Padres find themselves in the middle of a highly-contested National League West division race. As we head into June, the July 31 trade deadline is just a little over two months away. The Friar Faithful knows full well tha...2025
  • San Diego Padres cannot rush Yu Darvish back on the mound
    • San Diego Padres cannot rush Yu Darvish back on the mound
    San Diego Padres Yu Darvish | Photo by Rob Leiter/MLB Photos via Getty Images The veteran righthander too valuable for postseason run. Let us all take a deep breath. Injuries dampened the mood of the San Diego Padres after snapping their six-game losing streak. However, the team received good news on one of their mending starting pitchers. Yu Darvish has begun a rehab assignment with Trip...2025
  • San Diego Padres Fernando Tatis Jr. been the one constant in lackluster offense
    • San Diego Padres Fernando Tatis Jr. been the one constant in lackluster offense
    San Diego Padres Fernando Tatis Jr. | Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images The Gold Glove outfielder has tried to kick-start the lineup back on track. The 2025 Major League baseball season is approaching the first-quarter pole. It is fair to say Fernando Tatis Jr. has been the one constant in the San Diego Padres lackluster offense. He moved to the leadoff spot in the batting order and becam...2025
  • San Diego Padres Xander Bogaerts breaking out at the right time
    • San Diego Padres Xander Bogaerts breaking out at the right time
    San Diego Padres Xander Bogaerts | Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images After a slow start, his bat has come alive. The San Diego Padres may have found themselves a consistent run-producer in the middle of their batting order. No, we are not talking about Jackson Merrill or Manny Machado. Enter Xander Bogaerts, who has been described as a “big money free agent bust” by the Friar Faithful. ...2025
  • San Diego Padres offense getting healthy and ready for a hot stretch
    • San Diego Padres offense getting healthy and ready for a hot stretch
    San Diego Padres Manny Machado | Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images Jackson Merrill has returned from the injury list and Jake Cronenworth should be activated by the weekend. By week’s end, the San Diego Padres starting lineup should be fully intact with the expected return of Jake Cronenworth for the Colorado Rockies series. The team is playing great baseball as they battle the Los Angele...2025
  • What to expect with the return of Padres Jackson Merrill and Jake Cronenworth
    • What to expect with the return of Padres Jackson Merrill and Jake Cronenworth
    San Diego Padres Jake Cronenworth and Jackson Merrill | Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images The Friars should have their starting lineup intact by next weekend. As we begin the second month of the 2025 Major League Baseball season, the postseason pretenders and contenders start to take shape. Usually, baseball fans do not pay attention to the division standings until Memorial Day. The S...2025
  • Padres beat Pirates, but lose Fernando Tatis Jr.
    • Padres beat Pirates, but lose Fernando Tatis Jr.
    Gavin Sheets | Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images San Diego bangs out 14 hits, scores nine runs against Pittsburgh Just when the San Diego Padres thought their team was getting back to full strength, Fernando Tatis Jr. took a fastball off his left forearm from Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mitch Keller in the top of the third inning, and exited the game. Tatis Jr. was...2025
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  • San Diego Padres need to rebound from the season’s first rough stretch
    • San Diego Padres need to rebound from the season’s first rough stretch
    San Diego Padres snapping a four-game losing streak | Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images The return of injured starters could change the Friars’ fortunes. The first month of the 2025 major league baseball season was going as smoothly as you can imagine for the San Diego Padres. But what a difference a week makes. Last week, the Padres were atop the National West standings ...2025
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  • Xander Bogaerts homers, drives in three to lead Padres past Giants
    • Xander Bogaerts homers, drives in three to lead Padres past Giants
    Xander Bogaerts | Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images Luis Arraez, Jason Heyward return to lineup for San Diego Xander Bogaerts has taken his fair share of criticism in recent weeks, but on Tuesday night at Petco Park, he helped the San Diego Padres secure a 7-4 win over the San Francisco Giants and end a four-game losing streak. Bogaerts came up to the plate in the bottom o...2025
  • San Diego Padres bullpen is the season’s first-month MVP
    • San Diego Padres bullpen is the season’s first-month MVP
    San Diego Padres closer Robert Suarez | Photo by Monica Bradburn/MLB Photos via Getty Images Closer Robert Suarez has been dominant to close out games. The San Diego Padres bullpen has been unhittable in the season’s first month. Robert Suarez, Jason Adam, Jeremiah Estrada, Adrian Morejon, Wandy Peralta, and Alek Jacob combined to shut down opponents nightly. It is impressive how this unit...2025

Timeline

  • 2025
    "The Friar Faithful have witnessed a quarter-century of San Diego Padres baseball since flipping the calendar into the 2000s."

  • 2024
    "com/XLGyFm0G8o— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 3, 2024 He did so well the Friar Faithful gave him “HI-GGY!"

  • 2023
    "The Chargers fanbase doesn’t have the same overlap with the Padres as they used to, now being a healthy blend of Angels and Dodgers fans as well as the Friar Faithful."

  • 2022
    "San Diego Padres, Just One Thing in Their Way"

  • 2019
    "“This momentous agreement speaks volumes to the direction of our organization, as well as our commitment to bringing a World Series Championship to the Friar Faithful and the City of San Diego."

  • 2016
    "In 2015 the Friar Faithful saw their team struggle after an offseason of very promising moves."

  • 2014
    "There was a time when the Padres spoke loudly but carried a soft stick, leaving the “hot stove” to simmer while the Friar Faithful waited with bated breath for good news that would never come."

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Friar Faithful trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Padres provide fireworks on Fourth of July, walk-off Rangers
    2025
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  • • Padres want to close the book on Juan Soto trade, Nats’ young star adds to the story
    2025
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  • • Padres come from behind to beat Nationals
    2025
  • • Possible Padres 2025 All-Star Game candidates
    2025
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  • Dylan Cease gives Padres’ rotation a much-needed boost
    • Dylan Cease gives Padres’ rotation a much-needed boost
    San Diego Padres Dylan Cease | Denis Poroy-Imagn Images Brighter days might be ahead for the Friars. A sigh of relief is in order as Padres starter Dylan Cease provided a much-needed boost for a starting rotation that desperately needed a quality outing. Cease regains his dominance on the mound He dominated the Los Angeles Dodgers’ strong lineup, throwing seven shutout innings. Cease gave...2025
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  • Welcome to baseball’s best rivalry: Dodgers vs. Padres
    • Welcome to baseball’s best rivalry: Dodgers vs. Padres
    2024 NL Division Series at Petco Park | Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images All of baseball will have eyes on season’s first matchup at Petco Park. For some of the Friar Faithful, the 2025 Major League Baseball season officially begins with the first series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres. So, I hope everyone will join in welcoming the team from up nort...2025
  • • Identifying Padres’ potential trade deadline needs
    2025
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  • • San Diego Padres Fernando Tatis Jr. been the one constant in lackluster offense
    2025
  • San Diego Padres need a left field upgrade—but no panic move
    • San Diego Padres need a left field upgrade—but no panic move
    San Diego Padres Brandon Lockridge and Jason Hayward | Photo by Scott Marshall/Getty Images Brandon Lockridge and Jason Heyward failing to produce at the plate “The Padres need to make a trade or sign someone.” The Friar Faithful expressed their frustration, as it was a rough weekend for the San Diego Padres. They were swept at home for the second time in less than a month, and the team is...2025
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  • San Diego Padres Nick Pivetta’s free agent signing has gone perfectly
    • San Diego Padres Nick Pivetta’s free agent signing has gone perfectly
    San Diego Nick Pivetta | Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images Since departing Boston, his pitching career is trending upward. The Friar Faithful was initially stunned by the news of the San Diego Padres signing starting pitcher Nick Pivetta to a four-year/$ 55 million free agent deal. Now, they are more intrigued by him becoming a mainstay in the starting rotation. Time for a change Pivet...2025
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Friar Faithful stats and results

  • • Padres provide fireworks on Fourth of July, walk-off Rangers
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  • • Possible Padres 2025 All-Star Game candidates
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  • • Welcome to baseball’s best rivalry: Dodgers vs. Padres
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  • • San Diego Padres Fernando Tatis Jr. been the one constant in lackluster offense
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  • • San Diego Padres Xander Bogaerts breaking out at the right time
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  • • What to expect with the return of Padres Jackson Merrill and Jake Cronenworth
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  • • Padres beat Pirates, but lose Fernando Tatis Jr.
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  • • San Diego Padres need to rebound from the season’s first rough stretch
    2025
  • Padres fans cannot panic over Dylan Cease’s struggles
    • Padres fans cannot panic over Dylan Cease’s struggles
    San Diego Padres SP Dylan Cease | Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images The Padres top pitcher has been the lone blemish to the team’s hot start. The San Diego Padres have received high praise for their hot start to the 2025 season. The Friar Faithful has been cheering for Fernando Tatis Jr. making an offensive impact from the leadoff spot, dominating starting pitching, and s...2025
  • San Diego Padres leaning on Jose Iglesias to keep season on course
    • San Diego Padres leaning on Jose Iglesias to keep season on course
    San Diego Padres Jose Iglesias | Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images The veteran is capable to contribute in Cronenworth’s absence. The 2025 season seemed to unravel (according to on social media) when Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jake Cronenworth were injured and had to leave the game on the same night. Each is a lightning bolt to the San Diego Padres offense, and losing both b...2025
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  • • Padres want to close the book on Juan Soto trade, Nats’ young star adds to the story
    2025
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  • • Dylan Cease gives Padres’ rotation a much-needed boost
    2025
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  • • San Diego Padres need to rebound from the season’s first rough stretch
    2025
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  • • Xander Bogaerts homers, drives in three to lead Padres past Giants
    2025
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  • San Diego Padres signing Jackson Merrill was the next logical move
    • San Diego Padres signing Jackson Merrill was the next logical move
    Jackson Merrill at the San Diego Padres contract extension press conference | Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images The Friars agree to a 9-yr/$135 million contract extension with the young star The San Diego Padres may have stumbled upon their next homegrown star after asking top prospect Jackson Merrill to make a position change two springs ago. His impressive 2024 breakout campaign resu...2025
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  • The San Diego Padres all-quarter-century team
    • The San Diego Padres all-quarter-century team
    San Diego Padres Jake Peavy | Photo by Nick Doan/Icon SMI/Icon Sport Media via Getty Images A group of past and present stars of the game We are one day away from Opening Day at Petco Park. Before setting our sights on the Atlanta Braves, let us take a moment to appreciate a significant sports moment. The Friar Faithful have witnessed a quarter-century of San Diego Padres baseball since fl...2025
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  • The origin of the Vedder Cup
    • The origin of the Vedder Cup
    The Vedder Cup is alive and well for the 2025 season | Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images A trophy will be awarded to the winner of the Padres and Mariners season series If you ever attended a Seattle Mariners vs. San Diego Padres game at Petco Park, the chant of Vedder Cup can be heard throughout Gallagher Square moments before first pitch. Remember, there was no physical trophy awarded to...2025
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  • San Diego Padres need a new ace; Michael King is the logical successor
    • San Diego Padres need a new ace; Michael King is the logical successor
    San Diego Padres SP Michael King | Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Friars need to sign King to a long-term deal 2025 should be the season when the San Diego Padres anoint a new ace atop the starting rotation. The roster offers an ideal candidate: Michael King is emerging as the logical successor. In a perfect world, a front office may want their ace to have more exp...2025
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  • John Seidler will be the new boss. What’s next for the Padres?
    • John Seidler will be the new boss. What’s next for the Padres?
    2024 Opening Day at Petco Park | Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images The Friar Faithful are unsure what the future holds for their beloved franchise. The San Diego Padres offseason was dormant until the Seidler family provided more boardroom drama than an episode of HBO’s Succession. Major League Baseball owners unanimously approved John Seidler as the team’s control person during their...2025
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  • A former Padre earns his opportunity to manage in MLB
    • A former Padre earns his opportunity to manage in MLB
    Will Venable was named the Chicago White Sox manager last October Before we concern ourselves with the exit velocity of a batted ball or a player’s WAR number, the hiring of Will Venable as manager by the Chicago White Sox will bring a smile to the Friar Faithful. No one should have forgotten the former San Diego Padre, the one constant in an otherwise forgettable period in the franchise’s histo...2025
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Top Friar Faithful news

  • • Chargers have 7 games in 2023 to show they’re contenders
    Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Contract restructures will force the Chargers to partially rebuild in 2024. Could a slow start in 2023 tempt them to start early? The Chargers fanbase doesn’t have the same overlap with the Padres as they used to, now being a healthy blend of Angels and Dodgers fans as well as the Friar Faithful. However, I ask all my bolted brothers and sisters to understand my ...2023
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  • • The San Diego Padres all-quarter-century team
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  • • San Diego Padres cannot rush Yu Darvish back on the mound
    2025
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  • Jackson Merrill is the San Diego Padres’ next breakout star
    • Jackson Merrill is the San Diego Padres’ next breakout star
    San Diego Padres Jackson Merrill | Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images The Petco Park crowd believes in their young star The Friar Faithful loves to cheer for homegrown talent. From Tony Gwynn to Jake Peavy, the crowd support has been phenomenal. The fans find it rewarding to witness a young prospect advance through the minor league system before becoming a breakout star for their belove...2025
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  • • San Diego Padres need to rebound from the season’s first rough stretch
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  • • San Diego Padres signing Jackson Merrill was the next logical move
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  • • Possible Padres 2025 All-Star Game candidates
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  • • Welcome to baseball’s best rivalry: Dodgers vs. Padres
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Friar Faithful schedule, game

  • • Padres want to close the book on Juan Soto trade, Nats’ young star adds to the story
    2025
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  • • Padres come from behind to beat Nationals
    2025
  • • The lessons the Padres need to learn from a forgettable road trip
    2025
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  • • Possible Padres 2025 All-Star Game candidates
    2025
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  • • Dylan Cease gives Padres’ rotation a much-needed boost
    2025
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  • • Welcome to baseball’s best rivalry: Dodgers vs. Padres
    2025
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  • • Identifying Padres’ potential trade deadline needs
    2025
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  • • San Diego Padres cannot rush Yu Darvish back on the mound
    2025
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  • • San Diego Padres Fernando Tatis Jr. been the one constant in lackluster offense
    2025
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  • • San Diego Padres need a left field upgrade—but no panic move
    2025
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Friar Faithful rumors, scandals

  • • Dylan Cease gives Padres’ rotation a much-needed boost
    2025
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  • • San Diego Padres offense getting healthy and ready for a hot stretch
    2025
  • Three questions A.J. Preller must answer before Opening Day
    • Three questions A.J. Preller must answer before Opening Day
    San Diego Padres closer Robert Suarez | Photo by Harry How/Getty Images The Padres have time to revamp the roster By making very few moves during the offseason, the San Diego Padres have dampened the hope of the Friar Faithful for the 2025 season. This reflects the current state of the franchise, and there is no point in debating the topic…or is there? The Padres 93-win 2024 season was dis...2025
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